William Berkeley

Summary

William Berkeley is a human^[1]. Born in Middlesex^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1605^[3]. He passed away in Mayfair^[4]. He died on July 9, 1677^[5]. He worked as a civil servant^[6] and governor^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• William Berkeley was born in Middlesex^[2].
• William Berkeley died in Mayfair^[4].
• William Berkeley was born on January 1, 1605^[3].
• William Berkeley died on July 9, 1677^[5].
• William Berkeley is buried at St Mary's Church, Twickenham^[9].
• William Berkeley's father was Maurice Berkeley^[10].
• William Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Killigrew^[11].
• William Berkeley was married to Frances Culpeper^[12].
• William Berkeley held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[13].
• William Berkeley worked as a civil servant^[6].
• William Berkeley worked as a governor^[7].
• William Berkeley held the position of Governor of Virginia^[14].
• William Berkeley was educated at St Edmund Hall^[15].
• William Berkeley received the Knight Bachelor^[16].
• William Berkeley was a member of Middle Temple^[17].
• William Berkeley is recorded as male^[18].
• William Berkeley's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• William Berkeley's Commons category is recorded as William Berkeley (governor)^[20].
• William Berkeley's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[21].
• William Berkeley earned the academic degree of Master of Arts^[22].
• William Berkeley was part of the conflict English Civil War^[23].
• William Berkeley's family name is recorded as Berkeley^[24].
• William Berkeley's given name is recorded as William^[25].
• William Berkeley's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[26].
• William Berkeley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Middlesex^[2], William Berkeley… he was born on January 1, 1605^[3]. His father was Maurice Berkeley^[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Killigrew^[11].

Education

William Berkeley's education included a stint at St Edmund Hall^[15]. He earned the academic degree of Master of Arts^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant^[6] and governor^[7]. William Berkeley held the position of Governor of Virginia^[14].

Recognition

William Berkeley received the Knight Bachelor^[16].

Personal Life

Among William Berkeley's spouses was Frances Culpeper^[12].

Death and Burial

William Berkeley died on July 9, 1677^[5]. He passed away in Mayfair^[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Twickenham^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Berkeley include Berkeley County^[28], a county of South Carolina^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 1882^[31].

Why It Matters

William Berkeley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

Entities named for him include Berkeley County^[28], a county of South Carolina^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 1882^[31].

FAQs

Where was William Berkeley born?

William Berkeley's place of birth was Middlesex^[2].

Where did William Berkeley die?

William Berkeley died in Mayfair^[4].

Who were William Berkeley's parents?

William Berkeley's father was Maurice Berkeley^[10]. William Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Killigrew^[11].

Who was William Berkeley married to?

William Berkeley's spouses include Frances Culpeper^[12].

What did William Berkeley do for work?

William Berkeley worked as civil servant^[6] and governor^[7].

Where did William Berkeley go to school?

William Berkeley was educated at St Edmund Hall^[15].

What awards did William Berkeley receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[16].